defender
Example Sentences
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The Lakers put two defenders on Kawhi Leonard, double teaming the Clippers’ best offensive weapon, keeping a crowd of defenders around him, especially when they employed their zone defense.
From Los Angeles Times
In January, his arraignment was postponed to Monday after his lawyer, famed defense attorney Alan Jackson, stepped down and was replaced by a public defender.
From Los Angeles Times
She was their best defender, their best scorer.
From Los Angeles Times
This, say his defenders, is the King putting to one side whatever family loyalty he may feel.
From BBC
In an AI era when attackers can jiggle every virtual doorknob continuously, human defenders don’t stand a chance.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
